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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V89 MCFMOT history

V89 MCF is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

V89 MCF green Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
163,337 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V89 MCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V89 MCF was last recorded at 163,337 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 3,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,882 miles · 24 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3,455 miles
Average per year
4,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,337 miles
  • 2022 – 159,882 miles
  • 2021 – 159,021 miles
  • 2019 – 153,923 miles
  • 2018 – 151,246 miles
  • 2017 – 141,786 miles
  • 2016 – 132,574 miles
  • 2015 – 126,013 miles
  • 2014 – 118,990 miles
  • 2013 – 116,105 miles
  • 2012 – 109,458 miles
  • 2011 – 104,662 miles
  • 2010 – 97,660 miles
  • 2009 – 92,269 miles
  • 2008 – 85,971 miles
  • 2007 – 78,390 miles
  • 2006 – 67,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,337 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside rear tyre cracked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,337 miles (+3,455)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    163,337 miles
    Test number
    887979961190
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass159,882 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,882 miles
    Test number
    414250815277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,021 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    159,021 miles
    Test number
    526637254756
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear chassis
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded

  4. Fail159,021 miles (+5,098)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,021 miles
    Test number
    395732950445
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear chassis
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded

  5. Pass153,923 miles (+2,677)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,923 miles
    Test number
    454345692314
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass151,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    151,246 miles
    Test number
    945204227135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail151,246 miles (+9,460)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,246 miles
    Test number
    585814381285
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass141,786 miles (+218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    141,786 miles
    Test number
    511410739933
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked.

  9. Fail141,568 miles (+8,994)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,568 miles
    Test number
    877927503031
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked.

  10. Pass132,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,574 miles
    Test number
    308312733217
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking.

  11. Fail132,574 miles (+6,561)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,574 miles
    Test number
    555304182515
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking.

  12. Pass126,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,013 miles
    Test number
    166942885427
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail126,013 miles (+7,023)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,013 miles
    Test number
    317912685055
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass118,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    118,990 miles
    Test number
    198154194475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail118,990 miles (+2,885)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,990 miles
    Test number
    495390094041
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass116,105 miles (+14)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    116,105 miles
    Test number
    817960703106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll brake pads getting low , Offside rear tyre perished.

  17. Fail116,091 miles (+6,633)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,091 miles
    Test number
    128315893446
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll brake pads getting low , Offside rear tyre perished.

  18. Pass109,458 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    109,458 miles
    Test number
    169018162497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail109,457 miles (+4,795)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,457 miles
    Test number
    997457862087
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass104,662 miles (+7,002)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    104,662 miles
    Test number
    769221471065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass97,660 miles (+5,391)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    97,660 miles
    Test number
    713217960026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,269 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,269 miles
    Test number
    130810279423
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass92,269 miles (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    92,269 miles
    Test number
    264750079068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,971 miles (+7,581)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    85,971 miles
    Test number
    104970658440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,390 miles (+10,455)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    78,390 miles
    Test number
    620632457014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,935 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,935 miles
    Test number
    470793776059
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass67,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,935 miles
    Test number
    940743576069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V89 MCF

Does V89 MCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V89 MCF is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V89 MCF?
The MOT on V89 MCF is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V89 MCF done?
V89 MCF was recorded at 163,337 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,834 miles a year.
Has V89 MCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V89 MCF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on V89 MCF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V89 MCF find?
V89 MCF passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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